Accessibility: Font

Why is this important?
  • Improves readability for users with visual impairments.
  • Supports screen magnification and clarity.
  • Enhances overall legibility across devices.
When to use it

Anytime you are creating digital documents or presentations intended for public or internal use.

How to use it

Use clean, sans-serif fonts like Arial, Verdana or Calibri. Set font size to at least 12 point for documents and 20 point for presentations.

Use left-aligned text for better readability.

Avoid using:

  • All caps
  • Bolding entire blocks of text
  • Underline is reserved for hyperlinks
Example

Instead of using Times New Roman 10 point in a flyer, switch to Calibri 12 point for better legibility and accessibility.

Examples of what accessible and not accessible font look like
Tip for Checking Accessibility

Use the Accessibility Checker in Word or PowerPoint (Review > Check Accessibility) to flag small font sizes. Manually review font choices to ensure they are sans-serif and easy to read. Zoom out to 75% to simulate low vision readability.